NEWS & EVENTS
A return to the radio for Rob?
FORMER DJ APPOINTED PROJECT MANAGER FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY INTO STATION RUTLAND Former Rutland Radio presenter Rob Persani has been appointed to lead a new project looking at whether it is feasible to establish a community radio station for Rutland. Rutland County Council confirmed last month that it would be launching the new project following a rebranding of the county’s existing local radio station, which includes a move towards more nationally-focused content. Rob has spent more than two decades working in the radio industry and will oversee the project to establish if a community radio station could be set up and sustained locally. “It’s already evident that there’s lots of support for a radio station that focuses solely on the local community.” “I’m proud to have helped do that here in Rutland over the past 21 years or so.”
“As the county’s existing radio station heads in a new direction, I’m excited to get underway with this project and find out what is possible.”
Award for Wittering ATC AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AT WITTERING RECEIVE AWARD FOR PROFESSIONALISM....
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“A great many people feel very strongly about the important role that local radio can have in representing communities,” says Council
Leader Oliver Hemsley. “We’re fortunate to be able to draw on Rob’s experience – not just of the radio world but also Rutland as a county.” n
STAMFORD Air Traffic Controllers at Royal Air Force Wittering in Cambridgeshire have received a special award for their outstanding levels of aviation support and professionalism. With around 45,000 individual take-offs and landings every year, RAF Wittering is one of the busiest flying stations in the Ministry of Defence. In addition to keeping the airspace safe for elementary flying training, the Air Traffic Control Team regularly manages activity with heavy transport aircraft, jets and helicopters.
Unusually, the Air Traffic Control team is a combined military and civilian organisation. The visual control room, with its view of the airfield, is manned by personnel from Babcock International. The radar room downstairs, which sees aircraft beyond the airfield, is manned exclusively by Royal Air Force controllers. Flight Sergeant Katie Mason said: “Our aim is to provide a safe operating environment, and it’s a privilege to be recognised for our cohesive working practices.” n
